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U.S. gymnasts prepare for World Championships with young squad in Rotterdam

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 1:37 PM

Last updated Oct 13, 2026

U.S. gymnasts prepare for World Championships with young squad in Rotterdam

Summary

Team USA's women gymnasts arrive in Rotterdam, Netherlands, for the 2026 World Gymnastics Championships starting October 17. The team, seeking an eighth consecutive title, features mostly newcomers, with only Skye Blakely having prior world championship experience. Hezly Rivera, an Olympic gold medalist, makes her championship debut after missing 2025 due to injury. Despite speculation about the team's strength, U.S. Women's High Performance Lead Betty Okino is confident in their potential. The squad aims to compete against a strong field including gymnasts from China and Russia.

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By the Numbers

•World Championships begin October 17 in Rotterdam.
•Team USA aims for an eighth consecutive team title.
•Hezly Rivera makes her world championship debut.
•Skye Blakely is the only gymnast with prior championship experience.
•Team features the most inexperienced roster since 2011.

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What they're saying

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Hezly Rivera and an inexperienced roster head to the world gymnastics championships with an eighth straight team title on the line. Meet the Team USA gymnasts chasing gold in Rotterdam.
— Yahoo Sports

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